Obituaries

Adan D. Pino

Adan D. Pino

Jan 4, 2009

Energy- Adan D. Pino, 68, of Energy, passed away at 3:30 PM, Saturday, January 3, 2009 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 5, 2009 at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in West Frankfort. Bishop Derek Key will officiate. A private visitation will be held at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in...

Katherine Louise  Holmes

Katherine Louise Holmes

Jan 4, 2009

Katherine Louise “Henny” Holmes CREAL SPRINGS-Katherine Louise “Henny” Holmes, 69, of Creal Springs passed away at 7:30 AM, Sunday, January 4, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Matt Troxel and Reverend Gaylon Parks officiating. Visitation will be...

John D. Dix

John D. Dix

Jan 2, 2009

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Bettie Gold

Bettie Gold

Dec 31, 2008

Bettie was born Sept. 11, 1942 in Trumann, Arkansas to Russell and Lova (Busch) Williams. She married Donald W. Gold on March 21, 1958 and he survives in Marion. She is also survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sara Michele and Brad Swan of Marion, son Steve M. Gold and his finance, Lori Amerman of Carbondale, granddaughters Ashley and Allison Swan...

Louise E. Ball

Louise E. Ball

Dec 30, 2008

Louise E. Ball GOREVILLE-Louise E. Ball, 68, of Goreville passed away at 12:39 PM, Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 3, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Saturday at...

Dorothy Leona Bandy

Dorothy Leona Bandy

Dec 30, 2008

Dorothy Leona Bandy MARION-Dorothy Leona Bandy, 87, of Marion passed away at 12:40 AM, Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. With respect with Dorothy’s own personal wishes there will be no public visitation or funeral. Blue Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. Bandy was born on June 17, 1921 in Burtlake, Michigan...

Martha Ann Edwards

Martha Ann Edwards

Dec 29, 2008

Martha Ann Edwards MARION-Martha Ann Edwards, 75, of Marion passed away at 8:30 AM, Monday, December 29, 2008 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Bill Rucker officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until the time of the...

Leonard W. Cox

Leonard W. Cox

Dec 27, 2008

Leonard W. Cox MARION-Leonard W. Cox, 79, of Marion passed away at 8:02 AM, December 27, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Scott Kallem officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, December 29, 2008...

Harold Rentfro

Harold Rentfro

Dec 24, 2008

Harold Wesley Rentfro 87 of Decatur passed away on Tuesday December 23, 2008 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Friday December 26, 2008 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL with Pastor Joe Drew from Peoples Church of God officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 11:00 am Friday in Moran & Goebel...

Alma G. Hundley

Alma G. Hundley

Dec 23, 2008

Carterville- ALMA G. HUNDLEY, age 69, of Carterville, passed away at 9:07am on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Alma was born in Marion on August 13, 1939, the daughter of Justus and Lura (Pulley) Lamb. She married Clinton Hundley in Galesburg, IL on October 25, 1969. They shared thirty-nine years of marriage. He survives in Carterville. Mrs. Hudnley...

Sue Edson

Sue Edson

Dec 23, 2008

Freeman Spur- SUE EDSON, age 45, of Freeman Spur, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 8:47am. Sue was a miracle sent by God. She had the heart of an angel, always seeing the beauty in everyone. She touched many hearts during her short time on this earth. And for those she touched, our lives...

Jonathan Shaffer

Jonathan Shaffer

Dec 23, 2008

Jonathan Eric Shaffer, 23, of Creve Cour, Missouri formerly of Marion , passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Jonathan was born December 16, 1985 the son of Tom Shaffer and Sandra (Buckholdt) Shaffer in Munster, Indiana . Jonny was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers...

Beverly Lynn West

Beverly Lynn West

Dec 22, 2008

Beverly Lynn West, 60, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 10:05 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Lynn was born January 25, 1948 the daughter of Paul & Ruby (Troxel) Reese in Marion. She was an associate for Wal-Mart, working in customer service. Lynn attended the 1st Church of God. She leaves behind "Buddy", her very special puppy....

James Homer McCalla

James Homer McCalla

Dec 22, 2008

James Homer McCalla PAULTON-James Homer McCalla,77, of Paulton went to be with the Lord at 8:45 PM, December 22, 2008 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 27, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Burnett officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday,...

Opal June Bowen

Opal June Bowen

Dec 22, 2008

Opal June Bowen, 72, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 10:45 A.M. at her home in Herrin. Opal was born June 6, 1936 in Herrin the daughter of Albert & Dorothy (Reams) Caraker. She was a member of West Monroe Apostolic Church in Herrin and she had worked at various restaurants as a waitress and cook. Opal is...

Alice F. Campbell

Alice F. Campbell

Dec 22, 2008

Herrin- Alice F. Campbell, age 75, of Butler, PA, passed away at 10:50am on Monday, December 22, 2008 at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, PA. Alice was born in Herrin on May 20, 1933, the daughter of the late Harry and Della (Brandon) Glenn. She married Ronald G. Campbell in Herrin on March 27, 1954. They shared fifty-four years of...

Earl J. Byrley

Earl J. Byrley

Dec 22, 2008

Herrin- EARL J. BYRLEY, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 10:47pm on Monday, December 22, 2008 at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion. Earl was born in Pittsburg, IL on March 28, 1925, the son of Joseph and Nellie (Robertson) Byrley. He married Dianne Sealander in Herrin on March 4, 1958. She preceded him in death on December 17,...

Jesse E. Moore

Jesse E. Moore

Dec 21, 2008

Herrin- JESSE EUGENE MOORE, age 69, of Herrin, passed away at 1:54pm on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at Herrin Hospital. Jesse was born in Franklin, IL on September 28, 1939, the son of Jesse Oscar and Foresteen Bernice (Amon) Moore. He married Carolyn Alice Karraker in Jacksonville, IL on December 31, 1961. They shared forty-three years of marriage. She preceded...

Jo Ann Robinson

Jo Ann Robinson

Dec 19, 2008

Marion- Jo Ann Robinson, 77, of Hannibal, MO, formerly of Marion, passed away at 10:20 PM, Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO. Jo Ann was born on July 3, 1931 in Hannibal, MO to Othey Lee & Lillian M. (Bell) Henderson, Sr. She married Harold Gene Robinson on September 24, 1950 in Hannibal. He...

Milton Scott

Milton Scott

Dec 18, 2008

Milton Scott CREAL SPRINGS-Milton Scott, 85, of Creal Springs passed away at 10:25 PM, Thursday, December 18, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. Military services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 21, 2008 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with VFW Post 1301, American Legion Post 147 and the National Guard conducting the services. Visitation...